Associate/Vice President, Investor Relations, Private Equity Partners

Job Description

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

BlackRock Private Equity Partners (“PEP”) is the private equity fund of funds group at BlackRock. Private Equity Partners has offices in Princeton NJ, London, Zurich and Hong Kong with total AUM of approximately $45 billion across a range of commingled funds and separate accounts. This open role is within the Private Equity Partners’ Investor Relations team in Hong Kong.

Role Overview:

BlackRock Private Equity Partners is seeking a highly motivated individual interested in working in a fast-paced, fluid environment as a member of a closely knit team. The role will include supporting PEP’s Asia Investor Relations team in client-facing activities with the responsibility for developing marketing and proposal materials, and eventually servicing a broad array of clients from large institutions to high net individuals in Asia. The role requires developing a broad understanding of Private Equity Partners’ business and investments while also paying attention to detail in day-to-day action items and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in general client service activities including:
  • Answering LP inquiries
  • Editing and reviewing RFPs
  • Assisting in annual LP event planning
  • Preparing and, over time, conducting client portfolio reviews
  • Implement quarterly performance updates across marketing materials, including:
  • Client / product presentations
  • Fact sheets
  • Team-related materials
  • Performance data analysis and benchmarking
• Review quarterly data packs for accuracy and formatting
• Support market research and provide updates in presentations and quarterly investment reports
• Support fund raising activities:
• Track and distribute offering materials
• Help organize road shows across client channels
• Help prepare customized presentations
• Work closely with senior IR professionals to ensure meeting follow-ups are completed
• Assist with special projects

Requirements:

• 4+ years of related experience within the Financial Services industry.
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA a plus
• Persuasive and polished written and oral communication skills
• Any Asian language skill will be a plus
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and is willing to assume additional responsibilities
• Full proficiency in PowerPoint, strong Excel skills
• The ideal candidate has a strong interest in the private equity market as well as an understanding of the private placement and fundraising process with institutions and individual investors.
• The candidate has to be detail oriented, mature and professional. He / she should be deadline driven, accurate and able to handle confidential information with the utmost respect.
• An ability to appropriately prioritize is crucial.
• The ideal candidate should be self-directed and feel comfortable asking questions and taking the initiative to get projects completed accurately and on time.
• A strong client service focus is important as this position will communicate directly with sales teams, consultants and clients, in person, via phone and email on a regular basis.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.